Baptized on 26 June 1853 by the Rev David Stevenson in presence of the congregation.
1861 census age 7 living at 12 Catherine Place Kirkwall with mother and sisters Margaret, Jean and brother James age 9 months.
1871 age 17 living at Cleat , Kirkwall , 9/23,
1881 Blomuir, Holm age 25 gen serv working for James Sinclair farmer of 146 acres. her illegitimate daughter Margaret Ann age 7 is living with Margaret Stickler at 51 Victoria St Kirkwall.